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2003 PC 4.99 € 👍 81 % Very positive, 676 reviews on Steam

A real-time strategy game set in ancient Rome where you lead small squads of troops through Egypt, Gaul and Italy. Its appeal lies in formations, terrain and combining unit types cleverly rather than in base building.

What defines Praetorians:

  • Tactical depth
  • A party of several characters
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Praetorians are Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II and Commandos: Origins. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Praetorians special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood

95 %

2002 PC 7.99 € 👍 65 % Mixed, 1,553 reviews on Steam

  • A party of several characters
  • Tactical depth
  • Challenging difficulty

A real-time tactics game in the vein of Commandos: you guide Robin Hood and his Merry Men through stealthy infiltrations and ambushes, using each outlaw's unique skills against Prince John's guards.

Soldiers: Heroes of World War II

A party of several characters

Real-time tactical World War II combat where you command small squads and can take direct control of individual soldiers. Detailed weapons, vehicles and destructible environments make for demanding, realistic missions.

Commandos: Origins

A party of several characters

A real-time stealth tactics game set in World War II where you guide a team of specialists, each with unique skills, through tricky infiltration and sabotage missions. The appeal lies in careful planning and coordinated takedowns of patrols.

Sudden Strike

Tactical depth

A World War II real-time tactics game where you command Soviet, German or Allied forces without base building or resource gathering. Terrain, cover in buildings, reconnaissance and repairs decide each battle.

Door Kickers 2

Tactical depth

Top-down tactics sim where you plan special ops raids ahead of time, setting routes and actions, then watch them play out in real time, unless reality derails them. It is a punishing, rewarding puzzle of room clearing.

Blitzkrieg 2

Realistic visuals

A World War II real-time strategy game that emphasizes battlefield tactics with over 250 units rather than base building and resource gathering. Full 3D graphics and historical battles are the focus.

Door Kickers

A party of several characters

You command a SWAT team from a top-down view, planning routes, gear and breach points, then watch the raid play out in real time. Short, punishing missions reward careful planning and quick improvisation.

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